03.08.2008 - Playing six tough rounds in the strongest rapid chess open tournament in the world is not everybody’s favourite pastime on a peaceful Sunday. And since many chess players don’t like to get up early to play chess at 10.00 AM, you could see many sleepy grandmasters and amateurs playing quick draws in the first round on Sunday to get some extra rest. But if you think getting up early to play a couple of chess games is tough, what about the triathletes who are competing in the City-Triathlon Mainz today? They started their competition at 10.00 AM as well: swimming in the Rhine, cycling and running through the city, passing the Rheingoldhalle which is packed with chess players moving pieces of wood on a chessboard.